Caldwell County property record for 160 Optimist Ave, Hudson, NC 28638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.624 acres (27,183 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $609 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03 28 1 12 |
| Primary APN | 03 28 1 12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,108 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Footing |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,183 sqft (0.624 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 159786 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 160 OPTIMIST AVE |
| City | HUDSON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28638-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BK 1901 PG 139 YR 2016 ST 0.00 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUDSON OPTIMIST CLUB |
| Jurisdiction | CALDWELL NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HUDSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
160 Optimist Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Caldwell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 OPTIMIST AVE, HUDSON, NC 28638-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1436 / 641 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0019010139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Optimist Ave was $609, down 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Caldwell County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Municipality | Hudson Town |
| Unified School District | Caldwell County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $609.00 (-4.55%) | $140,900 (-) Land $16,700 Building $124,200 | |
| 2025 | $638.00 (+170.34%) | $140,900 Land $16,700 Building $124,200 | $140,900 Land $16,700 Building $124,200 |
| 2024 | $236.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,000 (-) Land $16,700 Building $56,300 | $73,000 (-) Land $16,700 Building $56,300 | |
| 2022 | $231.00 | $73,000 Land $16,700 Building $56,300 | $73,000 Land $16,700 Building $56,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Optimist Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 22, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 160 Optimist Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LENOIR serves 26,388 people · EPA ID NC0114010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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